Before and after care waxing instructions:
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Please allow 2 or more weeks of hair growth before your visit.
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Arrive at your appointment freshly showered.
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Do not apply self-tanner, moisturizer, or any abrasive body or facial scrubs.
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We recommend wearing loose-fitting clothes to your appointment, especially for services in the bikini area.
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Try to limit caffeine intake as it can stimulate the nervous system.
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Avoid taking pain medications, like Advil or Tylenol, as it can lead to adverse reactions including, but not limited to, thinning of the skin,
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For services in the bikini area, attempt to schedule your appointment within the first 2 weeks after your cycle has ended (this is the time that
you are less sensitive.) However, you can receive a service during your cycle, if you can wear a tampon; just anticipate additional sensitivity. -
Certain products and medications can prevent us from providing hair removal services. These products include, but are not limited to: Accutane, Retin-A, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxyl Acid, Taxorac Avage, Differin, Strivectin, Renova, Proactiv, Avita, Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid.
FIRST 24 – 48 HOURS AFTER WAXING :
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Attempt to not sweat in the area where hair was removed.
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Continue to wear loose-fitting clothing. After a service in the bikini area specifically, do not wear underwear, if possible.
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Do not take hot showers or soak in a bath.
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Do not use lotions, oils, exfoliates, perfumes, or deodorants, unless approved by your Wax Artist.
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Do not go swimming (pools, lakes, oceans, hot tubs, etc.)
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CONTINUED HOME CARE FOLLOWING WAXING SERVICE:
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Avoid picking, plucking, and /or tweezing in between appointments. This can cause hair breakage resulting in stubble.
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24-48 hours after your service, moisturize your skin daily with a light oil (i.e. olive oil, coconut oil, or sunflower oil).
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**We also offer an Anti-Ingrown Scrub in store which helps to prevent in-grown hair. This also has AHA’s (Alpha Hyaluronic Acids which helps keep the skin toned and smooth in between services. 48-72 hours after service, begin to exfoliate your skin 3-5 times per week with a sugar or salt scrub.
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**We offer sugar scrubs here at It's A Garden Life Wellness & Spa, LLC.**
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Coffee scrub: helps to reduce inflammation and radiates the skin. -
It's A Garden Life Wellness & Spa, LLC also offers natural and organic soaps as well as a variety of essential oils to help with skin maintenance.
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Be sure to wear cotton, natural, or organic fabrics around the area where hair was removed, if possible.